Do you dream of hitting the open road and exploring the scenic beauty of New Brunswick as a professional truck driver? If so, you’re in luck! The transportation industry is booming, and there’s a high demand for skilled drivers like yourself. But before you can start this exciting journey, you’ll need to obtain a crucial qualification: a commercial truck driver’s licence.
This special licence is like your golden ticket to the world of trucking. It’s the key that unlocks countless opportunities and allows you to join a thriving workforce that keeps the wheels of commerce turning. With steady growth and a significant number of experienced drivers set to retire in the coming years, the future looks brighter than ever for aspiring truck drivers like you. So, get ready to fasten your seatbelt and embark on an adventure-filled career!
But before you can hit the road, you’ll need to tackle the licencing process. This involves conquering two challenges: a written exam and a practical driving test. The written exam, based on the comprehensive 2024 NB Commercial Driver’s Manual, is a multiple-choice test that demands an impressive 80% passing score. You’ll need to flex your mental muscles as you navigate through a variety of questions, typically completed within a speedy 30-minute timeframe.
But the real test of your skills comes when you slide behind the wheel for the practical driving exam. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your mastery of the road, as a seasoned examiner evaluates your every move. From smooth gear shifts to precise turns and impeccable lane changes, this is where you’ll prove that you have what it takes to be a true professional.
To help you prepare for this exciting challenge, we’ve crafted a special 25-question NB General Knowledge practice test. This valuable tool is designed to sharpen your skills and knowledge, ensuring that you enter the exam room with confidence. Each question is carefully explained, providing you with a deeper understanding of the rules and principles that govern the world of commercial trucking.
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- What should you do to enter a freeway?
- You're approaching a red traffic signal light, but a police officer motions you to go through. What should you do?
- You're driving a tractor-trailer. While rounding a right curve on a two-way road, you should
- When can a police officer inspect your vehicle?
- In Ontario, you must not park or leave your vehicle on a rural roadway unless there is a clear view for at least ________ in both directions.
- When should you perform a circle check of your commercial motor vehicle?
- If you're approaching a railway crossing at which a signal device or flagperson is warning of an approaching train, you must
- If a commercial motor vehicle becomes disabled on a roadway at night, flares or reflectors must be placed approximately _________ in front of and behind the vehicle.
- Under all conditions, you should drive at a speed that will allow you to
- Who is responsible for the safe operation of a motor vehicle?
- A licensed driver who wants to learn how to drive a tractor-trailer must
- When uncoupling a combination vehicle (such as a tractor-trailer), which of the following is the next step after you've lowered the landing gear?
- Any load which projects from the rear of a vehicle by at least 1.25 metres (about 4 feet) must be marked by
- You're driving a vehicle equipped with air brakes. You notice that when you brake, the service brakes aren't holding even though air pressure is satisfactory. What should you do?
- To perform the pre-trip inspection of the air brakes, which of the following should you do first?
- To enter a highway from a private road or driveway, you should
- What is the gross weight of a vehicle?
- Ontario law does NOT require ________ on a motor vehicle.
- In Ontario, the maximum speed limit on a rural highway is ________ except where otherwise posted.
- When you back your tractor to couple a semi-trailer, the fifth wheel opening must be in direct line with
- When travelling at over 60 km/h (40 mph), a commercial truck driver must maintain a following distance of at least _________ behind the vehicle ahead, except when passing.
- The driver must carry a daily log with entries for the past
- Drivers are exempted from keeping a daily log if they drive within a radius of
- The driver's log book must contain which of the following entries?
- Electronic recording of log entries is
- The pyrometer is a dashboard gauge that measures
- Which of these produces electricity to keep the vehicle's batteries charged?
- The difference in electrical charge potential between two points in a circuit acts as a kind of pressure to make an electrical current flow. This pressure or potential difference is usually measured in
- You may not drive a tractor-trailer if the semi-trailer's length exceeds _______ unless you obtain an oversize permit.
- What is the maximum permitted width of a semi-trailer?